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Boundary Delimitation
BD001
Delimitation of constituencies
Question: Are constituencies delimited for election purposes?
Answer:
b . No, existing regional/provincial/other boundaries are used
Comments: For elections to the Chamber of Representatives each Department forms one constituency. For presidential elections and elections to the Senate the whole country forms one constituency.
Source: Constitution: Constitución de la República de Uruguay, arts. 88, 94, 151, https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/UY/uruguay-constitucion-de-la-republica-2004-vigente/view (2004).
Verified: 2024/12/18
BD002
Question: The authority responsible for final approval of the constituency boundaries is:
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments: Constituencies are not drawn for electoral purposes.
Source: Law on the creation of the Corte Electoral, art. 35 and 36
Verified: 2002/07/05
BD003
Criteria for drawing boundaries
Question: On what criteria are the boundaries drawn?
Answer(s):
h . Not applicable
Comments: For elections to the Chamber of Representatives each Department forms one constituency. For presidential elections and elections to the Senate the whole country forms one constituency.
Source: Constitution: Constitución de la República de Uruguay, arts. 88, 94, 151, https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/UY/uruguay-constitucion-de-la-republica-2004-vigente/view (2004).
Verified: 2024/12/18
BD004
Question: If population is a criterion, which population figure is used?
Answer:
g . Not applicable
Comments: Constituencies are not drawn for electoral purposes.
Source: Mr. Carlos Urruty, President, Corte Electoral
Verified: 2002/07/05
BD005
Body responsible for drawing boundaries
Question: The body responsible for drawing the boundaries is:
Answer(s):
h . Not applicable
Comments: For elections to the Chamber of Representatives each Department forms one constituency. For presidential elections and elections to the Senate the whole country forms one constituency.
Source: Constitution: Constitución de la República de Uruguay, arts. 88, 94, 151, https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/UY/uruguay-constitucion-de-la-republica-2004-vigente/view (2004).
Verified: 2024/12/18
BD006
Question: What statistical or other reasons trigger the redrawing of electoral constituency boundaries?
Answer(s):
m . Not applicable
Comments: Constituencies are not drawn for electoral purposes.
Source: Mr. Carlos Urruty, President, Corte Electoral
Verified: 2002/07/05
Electoral Systems
ES001
Head of State
Question: How is the Head of State selected?
Answer(s):
a . Head of State is the Head of Government c . Directly elected in general elections (absolute majority with 2nd round if necessary)
Comments: The executive power is exercised by the President who is both the head of state and the head of government. The president and vice-president are elected jointly and directly by absolute majority of voters.
Source: Constitution: Constitución de la República de Uruguay, arts. 149, 150, 151, https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/UY/uruguay-constitucion-de-la-republica-2004-vigente/view (2004).
Verified: 2024/12/18
ES002
Head of Government
Question: How is the Head of Government selected?
Answer:
b . Directly elected in general elections, absolute majority (with 2nd round if necessary)
Comments: The president, who is both the head of state and the head of government, is elected by absolute majority of votes. If none of the candidates obtains the required majority, a second round of elections is held between the two candidates with the most votes on the last Sunday of the month of November of the same year.
Source: Constitution: Constitución de la República de Uruguay, arts. 149, 150, 151, https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/UY/uruguay-constitucion-de-la-republica-2004-vigente/view (2004).
Verified: 2024/12/18
ES003
President
Question: Does the country have a president?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: Constitution: Constitución de la República de Uruguay, arts. 149-159, https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/UY/uruguay-constitucion-de-la-republica-2004-vigente/view (2004).
Verified: 2024/12/18
ES004
Number of Chambers
Question: The national legislature consists of (one/two chambers):
Answer:
b . Two chambers
Comments: The General Assembly is composed of two chambers: the Chamber of Representatives and the Chamber of Senators.
Source: Constitution: Constitución de la República de Uruguay, arts. 83, 84, https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/UY/uruguay-constitucion-de-la-republica-2004-vigente/view (2004).
Verified: 2024/12/18
ES005
Electoral System (Chamber 1)
Question: What is the electoral system for Chamber 1 of the national legislature?
Answer(s):
g . List Proportional Representation
Comments: The Chamber of Representatives is composed of 99 members elected directly by the people under a system of proportional representation through a simple quotient.
Source: Constitution: Constitución de la República de Uruguay, arts. 88, https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/UY/uruguay-constitucion-de-la-republica-2004-vigente/view (2004).
Verified: 2024/12/18
ES006
Question: What is the electoral system for Chamber 2 of the national legislature?
Answer(s):
g . List Proportional Representation
Comments: Direct election, party-list proportional representation system using the simple quotient and highest average formula for remainders.
Source: Constitution, art. 95
Verified: 2002/06/18
ES007
Question: If List PR is used, is a highest average formula used?
Answer:
a . d'Hondt Formula
Comments: The Largest Remainder Method(Quota) was changed for the d'Hondt Formula in 1925
Source: Complementary Law to the Electoral Law of the 22 October 1925
Verified: 2002/06/18
ES008
Question: What is the level at which seats are distributed in Chamber 1?
Answer(s):
a . National level
Comments: The Chamber of Representatives is composed of 99 members appointed at a national level by a proportional representation system. However, two seats are assigned to each one of the 19 constituencies (departments).
Source: Constitution, art. 94
Verified: 2002/07/05
ES009
Question: What is the level at which seats are distributed in Chamber 2?
Answer(s):
a . National level
Comments: The Chamber of Senators is composed of 30 members appointed at a national level by an integral, proportional representation system.<
Source: Constitution, art. 88
Verified: 2002/07/05
ES010
Question: Are special constituencies or seats reserved in Chamber 1 for specific groups, such as minorities, specific nationality or other groups?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Mr. Carlos Urruty, President, Corte Electoral
Verified: 2002/06/18
ES012
Question: Are special constituencies or seats reserved in Chamber 2 for specific groups, such as minorities, specific nationality or other groups?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Mr. Carlos Urruty, President, Corte Electoral
Verified: 2002/06/18
ES014
Question: What is the legally imposed minimum threshold of votes required by a party to win seats in Chamber 1?
Answer:
a . No minimum
Comments:
Source: Mr. Carlos Urruty, President, Corte Electoral
Verified: 2002/06/18
ES015
Question: What is the legally imposed minimum threshold of votes required by a party to win seats in Chamber 2?
Answer:
a . No minimum
Comments:
Source: Mr. Carlos Urruty, President, Corte Electoral
Verified: 2002/06/18
ES016
Question: What is the legally imposed minimum threshold of votes required by a candidate (independent/party) to win a seat in Chamber 1?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments: There aren't independent candidates
Source: Mr. Carlos Urruty, President, Corte Electoral
Verified: 2002/06/18
ES017
Question: What is the legally imposed minimum threshold of votes required by a candidate (independent/party) to win a seat in Chamber 2?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments: There aren't independent candidates
Source: Mr. Carlos Urruty, President, Corte Electoral
Verified: 2002/06/18
ES018
Question: Regarding the timing of the elections for Chamber 1, which of the following is true? Elections take place:
Answer(s):
a . At fixed intervals (specify length) c . On a fixed day of the week (specify day, specify if holiday)
Comments: Elections take place every 5 years and on the last Sunday in October.
Source: Constitution, art. 77
Verified: 2002/06/18
ES019
Question: Regarding the timing of the elections for Chamber 2, which of the following is true? Elections take place:
Answer(s):
a . At fixed intervals (specify length) c . On a fixed day of the week (specify day, specify if holiday)
Comments: Elections for Chamber 1 and Chamber 2 take place at the same time: on the last Sunday of October every 5 years. This date is established in the Constitution.
Source: Constitution, art. 77
Verified: 2002/06/18
ES020
Question: Regarding Chamber 1 elections (excluding advance voting, postal voting, etc):
Answer:
a . Voting takes place on one day
Comments:
Source: Constitution, art. 77
Verified: 2002/06/18
ES021
Question: Regarding Chamber 2 elections (excluding advance voting, postal voting, etc):
Answer:
a . Voting takes place on one day
Comments:
Source: Constitution, art. 77
Verified: 2002/06/18
Legislative Framework
LF001
Status of Electoral Law
Question: What is the status of the electoral law governing national elections?
Answer(s):
a . Part of Constitution b . Separate legislation
Comments:
Source: Constitution: Constitución de la República de Uruguay, https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/UY/uruguay-constitucion-de-la-republica-2004-vigente/view (2004).
Electoral law: Ley de Elecciones (Ley No. 7812), https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/UY/uruguay-ley-de-elecciones-ley-no.-7812-2014/view (2000).
Ley del Registro Cívico Nacional (Ley No. 7690), https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/UY/uruguay-ley-7690-del-registro-civico-nacional-2014/view
Ley del funcionamiento de los partidos políticos (Ley No. 18485), https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/UY/ururguay-ley-18485-del-funcionamiento-de-partidos/view (2009).
Verified: 2024/12/18
LF002
Question: What is the date of the latest version of the national electoral law (including latest amendments)?
Answer:
b . January 1990- December 1999
Comments: The current Electoral Legislation derives from the first Electoral Legislation written on the 9/1/1924 and on the 16/1/1925. The most recent reforms took place on the 9/6/1999 in which 104 articles were modified.
Source: Mr. Carlos Urruty, President, Corte Electoral
Verified: 2002/06/18
LF003
Electoral Law covers
Question: The national electoral law covers:
Answer(s):
a . National elections b . Regional elections c . Local elections d . Referendums
Comments:
Source: Electoral law: Ley de Elecciones (Ley No. 7812), https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/UY/uruguay-ley-de-elecciones-ley-no.-7812-2014/view (2000).
Verified: 2024/12/18
LF004
Compulsory/voluntary voting
Question: Is voting on the national level voluntary or compulsory?
Answer(s):
c . Voting is compulsory and regulated in the constitution
Comments:
Source: Constitution: Constitución de la República de Uruguay, art. 77 https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/UY/uruguay-constitucion-de-la-republica-2004-vigente/view (2004).
Verified: 2024/12/18
LF005
Question: Are there provisions in the law which permit or require regional and/ or local election (s) to be held on the same day as national elections?
Answer:
a . National elections are not held on the same day as regional or local elections
Comments:
Source: Constitution, art. 77
Verified: 2002/06/18
LF006
Question: Are there provisions in the law which permit or require presidential election (s) to be held on the same day as national legislative elections?
Answer(s):
b . Presidential elections are held on the same day as national legislative elections
Comments:
Source: Constitution, art. 77
Verified: 2002/06/18
LF007
Electoral Disputes Agency(ies)
Question: What are the agency(ies) responsible for the first level of formal electoral disputes?
Answer(s):
b . EMB
Comments:
Source: Constitution: Constitución de la República de Uruguay, art. 322 https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/UY/uruguay-constitucion-de-la-republica-2004-vigente/view (2004).
Verified: 2024/12/18
LF008
Question: If the agency(ies) which settles formal disputes is/are specially appointed/elected; by whom?
Answer(s):
h . Not applicable
Comments: The agency which settles formal disputes is not specially appointed/elected.
Source: Mr. Carlos Urruty, President, Corte Electoral
Verified: 2002/06/18
LF009
Question: Who has the right to submit cases to the person or agency(ies)which settles formal disputes?
Answer(s):
b . Parties
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law, chapters XVI, XVII, XVIII
Verified: 2002/06/18
LF010
Question: What body(ies) is the final appellate authority for formal electoral disputes?
Answer(s):
a . Electoral Management Body
Comments:
Source: Constitution, art. 322
Verified: 2002/06/18
LF011
Question: Which body(ies) proposes electoral reforms?
Answer(s):
a . Election Management Body b . Legislative Committee
Comments:
Source: Mr. Carlos Urruty, President, Corte Electoral
Verified: 2002/06/18
Electoral Management
EM002
Responsibility of national EMB
Question: Does the national electoral body have the responsibility for elections at:
Answer(s):
a . National level b . Regional level c . Local level d . Other kinds of elections (church, union, etc.) Please specify.
Comments: Other kinds of elections: university authorities, representatives of pensioners, workers and firms.
Source: Constitution: Constitución de la República de Uruguay, art. 77 (9) https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/UY/uruguay-constitucion-de-la-republica-2004-vigente/view (2004).
Verified: 2024/12/18
EM003
Question: The national electoral management body reports to:
Answer(s):
c . The legislature
Comments: The members of the Corte Electoral can be made responsible for violations to the Constitution. The prosecutor would be Chamber 2 (Representatives) and the decision would be made by Chamber 1 (Senate).
Source: Constitution, art. 93 and 102
Verified: 2002/06/18
EM004
EMB budget determined by
Question: The budget of the national electoral management body is determined by:
Answer(s):
c . The legislature
Comments: The Electoral Council elaborates its budget, which is submitted to the legislature.
Source: Constitution: Constitución de la República de Uruguay, art. 220, 323 https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/UY/uruguay-constitucion-de-la-republica-2004-vigente/view (2004).
Verified: 2024/12/18
EM005
EMB expenditures controlled by
Question: The expenditures of the national electoral management body are controlled by:
Answer(s):
e . Another organ within the national government
Comments: The Court of Auditors
Source: Constitution: Constitución de la República de Uruguay, art. 211, 323 https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/UY/uruguay-constitucion-de-la-republica-2004-vigente/view (2004).
Verified: 2024/12/18
EM006
Term of EMB members
Question: The term of the members of the national electoral management body is:
Answer:
c . For an unspecified period
Comments: Although the term is not specified it is usually less than 5 years, as long as the Congress can add up the 2/3 of votes needed to appoint the members of the Electoral Court.
Source: Constitution: Constitución de la República de Uruguay, art. 324 https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/UY/uruguay-constitucion-de-la-republica-2004-vigente/view (2004).
Verified: 2024/12/18
EM007
Question: The national electoral management body chairperson, or equivalent, is chosen in the following way:
Answer(s):
a . Elected (specify by whom)
Comments: Elected by the two thirds of the Asamblea General (Legislative organism composed of both Chambers).
Source: Constitution, art. 324
Verified: 2002/06/18
EM012
Electoral Management model
Question: What is the Electoral Management model?
Answer:
b . Independent
Comments:
Source: Constitution: Constitución de la República de Uruguay, https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/UY/uruguay-constitucion-de-la-republica-2004-vigente/view (2004).
Verified: 2024/12/18
EM013
Number of EMB members
Question: The EMB is composed of:
Answer:
a . 1 - 10 members (specify)
Comments: The Electoral Council is composed of 9 members.
Source: Constitution: Constitución de la República de Uruguay, art. 324 https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/UY/uruguay-constitucion-de-la-republica-2004-vigente/view (2004).
Verified: 2024/12/18
EM014
Membership based on
Question: The EMB members/commissioners are selected on the basis of their:
Answer:
c . Combination of partisanship and expertise
Comments:
Source: Constitution: Constitución de la República de Uruguay, art. 324 https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/UY/uruguay-constitucion-de-la-republica-2004-vigente/view (2004).
Verified: 2024/12/18
EM015
Question: The EMB members/commissioners are selected by:
Answer(s):
e . Legislature g . Political parties
Comments:
Source: Constitution: Constitución de la República de Uruguay, art. 324 https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/UY/uruguay-constitucion-de-la-republica-2004-vigente/view (2004).
Verified: 2024/12/18
Voter Education
VE001
Information campaigns performed by
Question: Who conducts information campaigns for national elections (informing where, when and how to register and/or vote)?
Answer(s):
a . National Electoral Management Body c . Local/County Electoral Management Bodies
Comments:
Source: Corte Electoral: https://www.gub.uy/corte-electoral/
Verified: 2024/12/18
VE002
Frequency of voter education programs
Question: At the national level, how often are voter education programs conducted?
Answer:
a . Continuously
Comments:
Source: Corte Electoral: https://www.gub.uy/corte-electoral/
Verified: 2024/12/18
VE003
National civic education
Question: Is there a national civic education campaign (rights and responsibilities of citizens)?
Answer(s):
m . No information available
Comments:
Source: Corte Electoral: https://www.gub.uy/corte-electoral/
Verified: 2024/12/18
VE004
Question: What types of voter education activities were carried out at the most recent national elections?
Answer(s):
c . Simulation exercises
Comments:
Source: Mr. Carlos Urruty, President, Corte Electoral
Verified: 2002/06/18
VE005
Question: What types of civic education activities were carried out at the most recent national elections?
Answer(s):
i . Not applicable
Comments: Civic education takes place in schools in a continuous manner.
Source: Mr. Carlos Urruty, President, Corte Electoral
Verified: 2002/06/18
VE006
Question: Special voter education programs were developed at the most recent national elections for:
Answer(s):
h . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Mr. Carlos Urruty, President, Corte Electoral
Verified: 2002/06/18
Voter Registration
VR001
Voting age
Question: What is the legal voting age in the national elections?
Answer:
c . 18
Comments:
Source: Constitution: Constitución de la República de Uruguay, art. 77, 80 (3), https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/UY/uruguay-constitucion-de-la-republica-2004-vigente/view (2004).
Verified: 2024/12/18
VR002
Other voting requirements
Question: Beyond age, what other qualifications exist for registering to vote and voting in the national elections?
Answer(s):
a . Citizenship b . Period of Residence e . Other
Comments: Foreigners of good conduct can vote provided that they have at least 15 years of residence, they work or they posses capital or property in the country.
Source: Constitution: Constitución de la República de Uruguay, art. 77, 78, https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/UY/uruguay-constitucion-de-la-republica-2004-vigente/view (2004).
Verified: 2024/12/18
VR003
Question: What restrictions on registering to vote and voting exist in the country?
Answer(s):
a . Criminal Incarceration d . Mental disability h . Other
Comments: h. Being processed for a crime that will most probably result in a person's conviction for a period longer than 2 years.
Source: Constitution, art. 80
Verified: 2002/06/18
VR004
Authority responsible for voter registration
Question: Which is the authority responsible for the registration of voters for national elections?
Answer:
d . Election Management Body (specify)
Comments: The Electoral Council
Source: Electoral law: Ley de Elecciones (Ley No. 7812), art. 1, https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/UY/uruguay-ley-de-elecciones-ley-no.-7812-2014/view (2000).
Ley del Registro Cívico Nacional (Ley No. 7690), art. 1, 3, 12 https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/UY/uruguay-ley-7690-del-registro-civico-nacional-2014/view
Verified: 2024/12/18
VR005
Question: What is the registration method for national elections?
Answer:
b . Voters register
Comments:
Source: Constitution, art. 77 and 78
Verified: 2002/06/18
VR006
Question: How frequently is the voters register updated?
Answer:
a . Continuously
Comments:
Source: Mr. Carlos Urruty, President, Corte Electoral
Verified: 2002/06/18
VR007
Question: What methods are used to compile and update the voters register?
Answer(s):
e . Appearance by voter at registration office
Comments:
Source: Law on the creation of the Corte electoral, chapter X
Verified: 2002/06/18
VR008
Is it compulsory to be on the voters register?
Question: Is it compulsory to be on the voters register?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: Constitution: Constitución de la República de Uruguay, art. 77, https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/UY/uruguay-constitucion-de-la-republica-2004-vigente/view (2004).
Electoral law: Ley de Elecciones (Ley No. 7812), art. 1, https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/UY/uruguay-ley-de-elecciones-ley-no.-7812-2014/view (2000).
Verified: 2024/12/18
Parties and Candidates
PC001
Registration requirements for parties (Chamber 1)
Question: What are the registration requirements for political parties running for national elections (Chamber 1)?
Answer(s):
a . Signature requirement (specify requirement) f . Other
Comments: The persons who want to register a political parties must state so before the Electoral Court and file, along with the constitution documents of the party, the signatures of at least 0.5% of the registered voters in the last national election by which they express their adherence to said political party and its principles.
Source: Ley de partidos políticos (Ley No. 18485), art. 7, https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/UY/ururguay-ley-18485-del-funcionamiento-de-partidos/view (2009).
Verified: 2024/12/18
PC002
Registration requirements for parties (Chamber 2)
Question: What are the registration requirements for political parties running for national elections (Chamber 2)?
Answer(s):
f . Other
Comments: The requirement is that the candidate or political party participates in the primary elections that take place in April of the same year in which the National Elections occur, and that he obtains at least 500 votes.
Source: Constitution, transitory provision.
Verified: 2002/06/18
PC003
Registration requirements for candidates (Chamber 1)
Question: What are the legal qualifications to become a candidate at legislative elections (Chamber 1)?
Answer(s):
a . Age b . Citizenship j . Other
Comments: Age: 25 years
Citizenship: Uruguayan citizenship by birth or legal citizenship for at least 5 years.
Source: Constitution: Constitución de la República de Uruguay, art. 90, https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/UY/uruguay-constitucion-de-la-republica-2004-vigente/view (2004).
Verified: 2024/12/18
PC004
Registration requirements for candidates (Chamber 2)
Question: What are the legal qualifications to become a candidate at legislative elections (Chamber 2)?
Answer(s):
a . Age b . Citizenship
Comments: a. 30 years old
b. Uruguayan citizenship by birth or legal citizenship for at least 7 years
Source: Constitution, art. 98
Verified: 2002/06/18
PC005
Question: What are the legal qualifications for becoming a candidate at presidential elections?
Answer(s):
a . Age b . Citizenship
Comments: a. 35 years old
b. Citizenship by birth. Foreigners cannot be candidates.
Source: Constitution, art. 151
Verified: 2002/06/18
PC006
Question: What can disqualify a candidate at legislative elections?
Answer(s):
a . Current criminal incarceration k . Mental health problems
Comments:
Source: Constitution, art. 80
Verified: 2002/06/18
PC007
Question: What can disqualify a candidate at presidential elections?
Answer(s):
a . Current criminal incarceration k . Mental health problems
Comments:
Source: Constitution, art. 80
Verified: 2002/06/18
PC008
Independent candidates
Question: Can independent candidates compete in presidential or legislative elections?
Answer(s):
a . Neither in presidential nor legislative elections
Comments: Candidates can only be nominated by political parties, however, it is not a requirement to be affiliated to the party.
Source: Constitution: Constitución de la República de Uruguay, art. 271, https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/UY/uruguay-constitucion-de-la-republica-2004-vigente/view (2004).
Verified: 2024/12/18
PC009
Question: If independent candidates can compete in legislative elections (Chamber 1), what are the registration requirements?
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments: Independent candidates cannot compete in any elections.
Source: Mr. Carlos Urruty, President, Corte Electoral
Verified: 2002/06/18
PC010
Question: If independent candidates can compete in legislative elections (Chamber 2), what are the registration requirements?
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Mr. Carlos Urruty, President, Corte Electoral
Verified: 2002/06/18
PC011
Question: If independent candidates can compete in presidential elections, what are the registration requirements?
Answer(s):
e . Not Applicable
Comments:
Source: Mr. Carlos Urruty, President, Corte Electoral
Verified: 2002/06/18
PC012
Public funding of parties
Question: Do political parties receive direct/indirect public funding?
Answer(s):
b . Direct c . Indirect
Comments:
Source: Ley de partidos políticos (Ley No. 18485), art. 2, 20-30, 39, 40-44, https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/UY/ururguay-ley-18485-del-funcionamiento-de-partidos/view (2009).
Verified: 2024/12/18
PC013
Question: If political parties receive direct/indirect public funding, when do they receive this?
Answer(s):
a . As related to the election period only
Comments:
Source: Special laws, which give public financing for campaign expenses and free media access to political parties, are made for each one election.
Verified: 2002/06/18
PC014
Question: If political parties receive indirect public funding, identify the type of funding:
Answer(s):
a . Free media access b . Tax credits
Comments: a. Only official media
Source: Mr. Carlos Urruty, President, Corte Electoral
Verified: 2002/06/18
PC015
Question: What is the basis of the public funding?
Answer(s):
b . Based on result of previous election
Comments: The state contributes to political parties represented in Parliament an annual amount equal to the value of 4 UI (Indexed four units) per vote received in the last national election.
Source: Ley de partidos políticos (Ley No. 18485), art. 20, 39, https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/UY/ururguay-ley-18485-del-funcionamiento-de-partidos/view (2009).
Verified: 2024/12/18
PC016
Question: If political parties receive public funding, what is the specified purpose?
Answer(s):
b . Election campaign activities
Comments:
Source: Special laws, which give public financing for campaign expenses and free media access to political parties, are made for each one election.
Verified: 2002/06/18
PC017
Question: Are political parties entitled to private funding?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: Ley de partidos políticos (Ley No. 18485), art. 31, 32, 41-44, https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/UY/ururguay-ley-18485-del-funcionamiento-de-partidos/view (2009).
Verified: 2024/12/18
PC018
Question: If political parties are entitled to private funding, for what period?
Answer(s):
c . As related to the election period and between elections
Comments:
Source: There is no law that regulates the financing of political parties.
Verified: 2002/06/18
PC019
Question: Which of the following party financing provisions are applicable?
Answer(s):
j . Not applicable
Comments: There are no party financing provisions.
Source: There is no law that regulates the financing of political parties.
Verified: 2002/06/18
PC020
Question: Which of the following candidate financing provisions are applicable?
Answer(s):
j . Not applicable
Comments: There are no candidates financing provisions.
Source: There is no law that regulates the financing of candidates or political parties.
Verified: 2002/06/18
PC021
Question: Who is responsible for administering and enforcing party income/funding regulations at national level?
Answer(s):
a . National Electoral Management body
Comments: The Banco de la República (Central Bank) distributes the money among the political parties according to the data given by the Corte Electoral (EMB)on the results of the elections.
Source: Special laws, which give public financing for campaign expenses and free media access to political parties, are made for each election.
Verified: 2002/07/05
Vote Counting
VC001
Question: What are the characteristics of ballots used at national legislative elections (Chamber 1)?
Answer(s):
b . Multi-ballot (each party has own ballot, voter picks one ballot and places in envelope) g . Different ballots used in different constituencies
Comments:
Source: Mr. Carlos Urruty, President, Corte Electoral
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC002
Question: What are the characteristics of ballots used at national legislative elections (Chamber 2)?
Answer(s):
b . Multi-ballot (each party has own ballot, voter picks one ballot and places in envelope) g . Different ballots used in different constituencies
Comments:
Source: Mr. Carlos Urruty, President, Corte Electoral
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC003
Question: What are the characteristics of ballots used at presidential elections?
Answer(s):
b . Multi-ballot (each party has own ballot, voter picks one ballot and places in envelope) g . Different ballot used in different constituencies
Comments:
Source: Mr. Carlos Urruty, President, Corte Electoral
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC004
Votes are sorted/counted at
Question: Following the close of the voting, where are the votes first sorted and counted?
Answer:
a . The polling stations
Comments:
Source: Electoral law: Ley de Elecciones (Ley No. 7812), art. 104, https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/UY/uruguay-ley-de-elecciones-ley-no.-7812-2014/view (2000).
Verified: 2024/12/18
VC005
Question: What procedures are used in the initial count?
Answer(s):
b . Preliminary count of all ballots in ballot box c . Tally of voters who voted d . Number of ballots in box reconciled against number of voters f . Each ballot paper held up for public scrutiny, with name of party/candidate called out loud j . Sorted into piles according to individual party/candidate l . Counted by hand m . Sorted by party list s . Copies of results are provided to party agents
Comments:
Source: Mr. Carlos Urruty, President, Corte Electoral
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC006
Question: Following the sorting and counting, to where are the results first transmitted for consolidation?
Answer(s):
d . Regional level (specify whether it is constituency/ province/ state/ department/other)
Comments: d)departaments
Source: Electoral Law, chapter XII
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC007
Question: At what levels are seats allocated?
Answer(s):
c . Regional level (specify whether it is constituency/ province/ state/ department/other) d . National level
Comments: c. departament
d. Seats to the Chamber of Representatives are allocated at the departamental level, however, this is done by summing up the votes obtained by each party at a national level.
Source: Mr. Carlos Urruty, President, Corte Electoral
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC008
Question: How are the initial/preliminary polling results transmitted and communicated to the different levels?
Answer(s):
a . Physically transported c . By fax f . By computer
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law, chapters 116 and 118
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC009
Question: If the polling results are physically transported, what is transported?
Answer(s):
f . Certificate of result g . Ballot boxes
Comments: A copy of the certificate of result is kept within the ballot box and other copies are distributed among each Junta Electoral for the departamental counting.
Source: Mr. Carlos Urruty, President, Corte Electoral
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC010
Question: If the polling results are physically transported, what security measures are used?
Answer(s):
e . Accompanied by election officials f . Accompanied by party representatives g . Accompanied by military personnel
Comments: g. accompanied by security personnel (either police or military)
Source: Mr. Carlos Urruty, President, Corte Electoral
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC011
When are ballots recounted?
Question: Under what conditions are ballots recounted?
Answer(s):
b . Always recounted
Comments:
Source: Electoral law: Ley de Elecciones (Ley No. 7812), art. 104-144, https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/UY/uruguay-ley-de-elecciones-ley-no.-7812-2014/view (2000).
Verified: 2024/12/18
VC012
Question: If automatically recounted, what is the trigger?
Answer:
e . Not applicable
Comments: Ballots are not automatically recounted. An official recounting may be needed if there are contradictions within the certificate of results.
Source: Mr. Carlos Urruty, President, Corte Electoral
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC013
Question: If ballots are recounted by request, who can make the request?
Answer(s):
a . Political parties
Comments:
Source: Mr. Carlos Urruty, President, Corte Electoral
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC014
Question: If recounted, who conducts the recount?
Answer(s):
b . Regional Election Management body
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law, chapter XII
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC015
Question: Are preliminary results announced?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: Mr. Carlos Urruty, President, Corte Electoral
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC017
Question: Is there a legal requirement for the declaration of the officially certified results?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: Complementary law to the Electoral Law of the 22 October 1925, Chapter II
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC018
Question: How long after the close of polls is the certified results publicly announced? (if there is no legal requirement enter the average time)
Answer:
b . days:
Comments: Between 8 and 10 days.
Source: Electoral Law, art. 141
Verified: 2009/11/04
Media and Elections
ME037
Criteria for allocating free broadcast time
Question: What are the criteria for allocating free broadcast time and/or free printed advertisement space to political parties?
Answer(s):
a . Equal regardless of size of party and previous performance
Comments: Applies to state-owned media.
Source: Ley Nº 17.045 sobre Partidos Políticos que regulan la Publicidad Electoral, modificada por la Ley Nº 17.818, art. 1, 3, 4, 5: http://pdba.georgetown.edu/Parties/Uruguay/Leyes/Ley17045.pdf (2012)
Verified: 2024/12/19
ME059
Television debates
Question: Are televised debates between candidates or party representatives normally conducted?
Answer(s):
a . Yes, in presidential elections
Comments:
Source: Ley de obligatoriedad de un debate entre candidaturas presidenciales (Ley No. 19.827), https://www.gub.uy/corte-electoral/institucional/normativa/ley-n-19827-fecha-18092019-ley-obligatoriedad-debate-entre-candidatos (2019).
Verified: 2024/12/19
ME062
Blackout period for release of opinion poll results.
Question: What is the blackout period, if any, during which results of pre-election opinion polls may not be released to the public?
Answer:
b . 2-3 days
Comments: 48 hours before elections
Source: Ley Nº 17.045 sobre Partidos Políticos que regulan la Publicidad Electoral, modificada por la Ley Nº 17.818, art. 1 y 6: http://pdba.georgetown.edu/Parties/Uruguay/Leyes/Ley17045.pdf (2012)
Electoral law: Ley de Elecciones (Ley No. 7812), art. 176, https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/UY/uruguay-ley-de-elecciones-ley-no.-7812-2014/view (2000).
Verified: 2024/12/19
ME080
Question: Is there a maximum amount that a political party is permitted to spend on paid advertising during a campaign period?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Ley de partidos políticos (Ley No. 18485), art. 31, 32, 41-44, https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/UY/ururguay-ley-18485-del-funcionamiento-de-partidos/view (2009).
Ley Nº 17.045 sobre Partidos Políticos que regulan la Publicidad Electoral, modificada por la Ley Nº 17.818: http://pdba.georgetown.edu/Parties/Uruguay/Leyes/Ley17045.pdf (2012)
Verified: 2024/12/19
Direct Democracy
DD002
Direct Democracy Provisions (National Level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Direct Democracy Procedures at the national level?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: Constitution: Constitución de la República de Uruguay, art. 79 (2), 304, 305, 331, https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/UY/uruguay-constitucion-de-la-republica-2004-vigente/view (2004).
Verified: 2024/12/19
DD003
Mandatory referendums (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Mandatory Referendums at the national level?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: Constitution: Constitución de la República de Uruguay, art. 331, https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/UY/uruguay-constitucion-de-la-republica-2004-vigente/view (2004).
Verified: 2024/12/19
DD004
Optional referendums (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Optional Referendums at the national level?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Constitution: Constitución de la República de Uruguay, art. 79, 304, 305, 331, https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/UY/uruguay-constitucion-de-la-republica-2004-vigente/view (2004).
Verified: 2024/12/19
DD005
Citizens' Initiatives (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Citizen’s Initiatives at national level?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: Constitution: Constitución de la República de Uruguay, art. 79 (2), 304, 305, 331, https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/UY/uruguay-constitucion-de-la-republica-2004-vigente/view (2004).
Verified: 2024/12/19
DD006
Agenda Initiatives (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Agenda Initiatives at national level?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: Constitution: Constitución de la República de Uruguay, art. 79 (2), 304, 305, 331, https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/UY/uruguay-constitucion-de-la-republica-2004-vigente/view (2004).
Verified: 2024/12/19
DD007
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Recalls at national level?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Constitution: Constitución de la República de Uruguay, art. 79 (2), 304, 305, 331, https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/UY/uruguay-constitucion-de-la-republica-2004-vigente/view (2004).
Verified: 2024/12/19
DD008
Question: What is the legal basis for the administrative requirements for mandatory referendums at the national level? Tick as appropriate and specify the relevant constitutional, legal or regulatory provisions below.
Answer(s):
b . Specific laws/legislation c . Regulations
Comments:
Source: b) Leyes N° 16.017 (20 de enero de 1989) y N° 17.244 (30 de junio de 2000).
c) Circular de la Corte Electoral N° 7.339 (25 de setiembre de 2000).
Verified: 2006/04/12
DD009
Question: What is the legal basis for the administrative requirements for optional referendums at the national level? Tick as appropriate and specify the relevant constitutional, legal or regulatory provisions below.
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2006/04/11
DD010
Question: What is the legal basis for the administrative requirements for citizens' initiatives at the national level? Tick as appropriate and specify the relevant constitutional, legal or regulatory provisions below.
Answer(s):
a . Constitutional c . Regulations
Comments:
Source: a) Artículo 79 (Inciso 2°) y 331 (Literal A) de la Constitución.
c) Está regulado por la Corte Electoral, por disposiciones internas.
Verified: 2006/04/12
DD106
Question: Which organisation(s), if any, is responsible for running non-partisan information or voter education campaigns to inform voters about the issue being addressed in a referendum?
Answer(s):
f . Other (specify)
Comments: Solo existe información proporcionada por los impulsores de la campaña de recolección de firmas, cualquiera sea su finalidad (referéndum, reforma constitucional, iniciativa legislativa, iniciativa departamental, etc).
Source:
Verified: 2006/04/11
DD107
Question: Which organisation(s), if any, is responsible for running non-partisan information or voter education campaigns to inform voters about the issue being addressed in an initiative?
Answer(s):
f . Other (specify)
Comments: Solo existe información proporcionada por los impulsores de la campaña de recolección de firmas, cualquiera sea su finalidad (referéndum, reforma constitucional, iniciativa legislativa, iniciativa departamental, etc).
Source:
Verified: 2006/04/11
DD108
Question: Which organisation(s), if any, is responsible for running non-partisan information or voter education campaigns to inform voters about the issue being addressed in a recall?
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2006/04/11
DD109
Question: What activities, if any, are undertaken as part of non-partisan information or voter education campaigns for a referendum?
Answer(s):
g . Other(specify)
Comments: Toda la difusión se hace a cargo y a su costo de los promotores de los mecanismos de democracia directa (iniciativa y referéndum).
Source:
Verified: 2006/04/11
DD011
Question: What is the legal basis for the administrative requirements for agenda initiatives at the national level? Tick as appropriate and specify the relevant constitutional, legal or regulatory provisions below.
Answer(s):
a . Constitutional
Comments:
Source: Artículo 79 (Inciso 2°).
Verified: 2006/04/11
DD110
Question: What activities, if any, are undertaken as part of non-partisan information or voter education campaigns for an initiative?
Answer(s):
g . Other(specify)
Comments: Toda la difusión se hace a cargo y a su costo de los promotores de los mecanismos de democracia directa (iniciativa y referéndum).
Source:
Verified: 2006/04/11
DD111
Question: What activities, if any, are undertaken as part of non-partisan information or voter education campaigns for a recall?
Answer(s):
i . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2006/04/11
DD112
Question: Which of the following controls, if any, apply in relation to campaigning for or against the issue being addressed in a referendum?
Answer(s):
g . None
Comments: No se aplica ningún control sobre el financiamiento de las campañas de difusión tanto en las elecciones (cualquiera sea el tipo) como en los actos de referéndum y de iniciativa popular.
Source:
Verified: 2006/04/11
DD113
Question: Which of the following controls, if any, apply in relation to campaigning for or against the issue being addressed in an initiative?
Answer(s):
g . None
Comments: No se aplica ningún control sobre el financiamiento de las campañas de difusión tanto en las elecciones (cualquiera sea el tipo) como en los actos de referéndum y de iniciativa popular.
Source:
Verified: 2006/04/11
DD114
Question: Which of the following controls, if any, apply in relation to campaigning for or against the issue being addressed in a recall?
Answer(s):
h . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2006/04/11
DD115
Question: What is the period during which these controls apply for a referendum?
Answer:
b . Other (specify)
Comments: No se efectúan ningún control durante la campañas de aplicación de los mecanismos de democracia directa.
Source:
Verified: 2006/04/11
DD116
Question: What is the period during which these controls apply for an initiative?
Answer:
b . Other (specify)
Comments: No se efectúan ningún control durante la campañas de aplicación de los mecanismos de democracia directa.
Source:
Verified: 2006/04/11
DD117
Question: What is the period during which these controls apply for a recall?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2006/04/11
DD118
Question: Which campaigners, if any, are entitled to some forms of public assistance for a referendum? Specify in the "Comments" section below.
Answer(s):
e . Other (specify)
Comments: No se brinda ninguna asistencia o apoyo financiero o aspectos conexos durante la campaña propagandística.
Source:
Verified: 2006/04/11
DD119
Question: Which campaigners, if any, are entitled to some forms of public assistance for an initiative? Specify in the "Comments" section below.
Answer(s):
e . Other (specify)
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2006/04/11
DD012
Question: What is the legal basis for the administrative requirements for recalls at the national level? Tick as appropriate and specify the relevant constitutional, legal or regulatory provisions below.
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2006/04/11
DD120
Question: Which campaigners, if any, are entitled to some forms of public assistance for a recall? Specify in the "Comments" section below.
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2006/04/11
DD121
Question: Which forms of public assistance, if any, are provided for a referendum? Specify in the "Comments" section below.
Answer(s):
f . None
Comments: No se brinda asistencia de ningún tipo o clase, en el proceso de uso de los institutos de democracia directa.
Source:
Verified: 2006/04/11
DD122
Question: Which forms of public assistance, if any, are provided for an initiative? Specify in the "Comments" section below.
Answer(s):
f . None
Comments: No se brinda asistencia de ningún tipo o clase, en el proceso de uso de los institutos de democracia directa.
Source:
Verified: 2006/04/11
DD123
Question: Which forms of public assistance, if any, are provided for a recall? Specify in the "Comments" section below.
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2006/04/11
DD015
Question: Who is responsible for managing the administration of direct democracy mechanisms at the national level?
Answer(s):
b . Independent electoral commission
Comments: La Corte Electoral.
Source: Artículo 322, literal A) y C) de la Constitución.
Verified: 2006/04/11
DD016
Question: Does this agency/department also manage the administration of national elections?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: Artículo 322, literal A) y C) de la Constitución.
Verified: 2006/04/11
DD017
Question: Are mandatory referendums currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
Answer:
a . Yes, in all regions/states/provinces
Comments:
Source: Articulo 304 (inc.1°) de la Constitución.
Verified: 2006/04/12
DD018
Question: Are optional referendums currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
Answer:
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2006/04/11
DD019
Question: Are citizens' initiatives currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
Answer:
a . Yes, in all regions/states/provinces
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2006/04/12
DD020
Question: Are agenda initiatives currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
Answer:
a . Yes, in all regions/states/provinces
Comments: En el ordenamiento institucional uruguayo, existen 19 circunscripciones administrativas que se llamas “Departamentos”, algunos de tamaño superior a Holanda, Bélgica, Rep. Checa, Eslovenia, etc. En Uruguay se usan casi como sinónimos “Departamento” y “Municipio”. En esas circunscripciones, existen autoridades para todo el departamento que se denominan: “Intendente Municipal” (órgano ejecutivo departamental) y “Junta Departamental” (órgano deliberativo y de control del ejecutivo departamental).
Esta nomenclatura puede generar confusión ya que en algunos países se utiliza la denominación “Estados”, “Provincias”, “Regiones” y en Uruguay es “Departamento” que reitero es usado como sinónimo de “Municipio”.
Se ha previsto la iniciativa popular de los inscriptos residentes en una localidad, que es una circunscripción determinada por Ley, en asuntos de dicha jurisdicción.
Source: Artículo 305 de la Constitución.
Verified: 2006/04/12
DD021
Question: Are recalls currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
Answer:
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2006/04/11
DD022
Question: Are mandatory referendums currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
Answer:
a . Yes, in all municipalities/districts/communes
Comments: Los institutos, ya sea el referéndum, la iniciativa ciudadana o popular, y la iniciativa legislativa se pueden interponer en todo los departamentos (o Municipios) del país; pero también se puede interponer un recurso en un solo Departamento o Municipio, en los casos vistos en el punto DD17-DD21.
Source:
Verified: 2006/04/11
DD023
Question: Are optional referendums currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
Answer:
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2006/04/11
DD024
Question: Are citizens' initiatives currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
Answer:
a . Yes, in all municipalities/districts/communes
Comments: Los institutos, ya sea el referéndum, la iniciativa ciudadana o popular, y la iniciativa legislativa se pueden interponer en todo los departamentos (o Municipios) del país; pero también se puede interponer un recurso en un solo Departamento o Municipio, en los casos vistos en el punto DD17-DD21.
Source:
Verified: 2006/04/11
DD025
Question: Are agenda initiatives currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
Answer:
a . Yes, in all municipalities/districts/communes
Comments: Los institutos, ya sea el referéndum, la iniciativa ciudadana o popular, y la iniciativa legislativa se pueden interponer en todo los departamentos (o Municipios) del país; pero también se puede interponer un recurso en un solo Departamento o Municipio, en los casos vistos en el punto DD17-DD21.
Source:
Verified: 2006/04/11
DD026
Question: Are recalls currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
Answer:
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2006/04/11
DD027
Question: What are the issues, if any, in relation to which referendums are mandatory at the national level?
Answer(s):
j . Other (specify)
Comments: El referéndum en Uruguay se utiliza para derogar leyes de carácter nacional, con algunas excepciones que luego se verán. No se emplea ni para proponer normas legales, ni para las otras opciones que se plantean en este cuestionario, y que son de empleo corriente en otros países.
Source: Artículo 79, inciso 2° de la Constitución y Artículos 21 y 22 de la Ley N° 16.017 de 20 de enero de 1989 en la redacción dada por la Ley N° 17.244 de 30 de junio de 2000.
Verified: 2006/04/11
DD028
Question: What are the issues, if any, in relation to which referendums are optional at the national level?
Answer(s):
l . Not applicable
Comments: En Uruguay los referéndum son obligatorios, e impone un mandato que debe ser cumplido sin más trámite y que obviamente no se puede desconocer. No existe el referéndum optativo. No obstante se debe distinguir: que el sufragio es obligatorio para el Cuerpo Electoral, y que también es obligatorio el resultado del pronunciamiento popular. Es decir, que son obligatorios en ambos sentidos.
Source:
Verified: 2006/04/11
DD029
Question: Which issues, if any, are excluded from being the subject of referendums at the national level?
Answer(s):
a . Constitutional amendments b . Adoption of international treaties c . Transfer of authority to international bodies d . National sovereignty, national self-determination e . Conflict between constitutional organs g . Civil service h . Taxes and public expenditure commitments i . Other public policy issues
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2006/04/12
DD030
Question: Which issues, if any, maybe the subject of sub-national referendums regulated at the national level?
Answer(s):
d . Other (specify)
Comments: El referéndum departamental no ha sido reglamentado por el Legislador. Ante esa carencia, se debate, en el ámbito doctrinario, si procede o no el recurso de referéndum contra un decreto de una Junta Departamental cuando el o los artículos impugnados se refieren a la materia tributaria. Se sostienen dos posiciones: 1°) los que afirman que el instituto está vigente y que puede interponerse en todas las materias y cuestiones, porque el constituyente no estableció ninguna limitación, a diferencia de lo que consagró en el inciso 2 del Art. 79 de la Constitución y por ende, por su amplitud, el referéndum departamental puede ser interpuesto contra todos los decretos con fuerza de ley, sin distinción de materia. 2°) Otros sostienen que si bien está vigente el Instituto, no puede interponerse en todos los casos, ya que hay asuntos que no se pueden recurrir (como la materia tributaria), de igual modo que acontece el referéndum contra las leyes.
Source: Artículo 304 (Inciso 2°) y 305 de la Constitución.
Verified: 2006/04/11
DD031
Question: Who can initiate a referendum at the national level?
Answer(s):
e . Registered electors
Comments: Solo puede ser promovido por las personas que están inscriptas en el Registro Cívico Nacional y como tal son electores.
Source: Artículo 79 (Inciso 2°) de la Constitución y Artículo 26 de la Ley N° 16.017 de 20 de enero de 1989.
Verified: 2006/04/11
DD032
Question: Who is responsible for drafting the mandatory referendum question?
Answer(s):
b . Independent electoral commission
Comments: El texto es simple y dice: SI o NO (la boleta que corresponda) a la derogación de la Ley N° ........, de .... de............ del año........, relativa a .........................................................
Source: Artículos 40 y 41 de la Ley N° 16.017 de 20 de enero de 1989
Verified: 2006/04/11
DD033
Question: Who is responsible for drafting the optional referendum question?
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2006/04/11
DD034
Question: Which of the following, if any, are required to be included in the mandatory referendum question?
Answer(s):
a . The title of the proposal b . The numbers of the articles or paragraphs of the legal instruments to which changes are proposed
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2006/04/11
DD035
Question: Which of the following, if any, are required to be included in the optional referendum question?
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2006/04/11
DD036
Question: Which institution(s) decides on the final form of the ballot text for mandatory referendums?
Answer(s):
b . Independent electoral commission
Comments: El texto es confeccionado por la Corte Electoral del Uruguay.
Source: Artículos 40 y 41 de la Ley N° 16.017 de 20 de enero de 1989.
Verified: 2006/04/11
DD037
Question: Which institution(s) decides on the final form of the ballot text for optional referendums?
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2006/04/11
DD040
Question: What are the requirements for mandatory referendums to pass?
Answer(s):
b . Qualified majority (specify % below)
Comments: Se requiere mayoría absoluta sobre el total de habilitados para sufragar, que son, como vimos en el punto anterior, los integrantes del Cuerpo Electoral, que están inscriptos en el Registro Civico Nacional y que como tal son electores.
Source: Artículos 40 y 43 de la Ley N° 16.017 de 20 de enero de 1989.
Verified: 2006/04/11
DD041
Question: What are the requirements for optional referendums to pass?
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2006/04/11
DD042
Question: In which areas, if any, do regulatory provisions differ between a referendum and a national election? Tick all that apply and specify below in the comments section.
Answer(s):
f . Other
Comments: No difieren para nada respecto de una elección nacional o departamental. Quizá la única diferencia es que en el referéndum es la Corte Electoral la responsable de suministrar las hojas de votación a los electores. En cambio en las elecciones, ya sean internas y primarias, nacionales o departamentes, los responsables de suministrar las hojas de votación son los partidos políticos.
Además, no existe la posibilidad de emitir el voto por vía postal, ni tampoco desde el exterior, ni hay diferencias en la edad para ser elector.
Source: Artículo 41 de la Ley N° 16.017 de 20 de enero de 1989 (para el referéndum) y Artículos 70, 71, 72, 74 y 169 de la Ley N° 7.812 de 16 de enero de 1925 en la redacción dada por la Ley N° 17.113 de 9 de junio de 1999 (Ley de Elecciones).
Verified: 2006/04/12
DD043
Question: When is the outcome of a mandatory referendum binding?
Answer:
a . Always
Comments: El resultado del referéndum siempre es imperativo y obliga a la entrada en vigencia de lo que se haya dispuesto por ese instituto de democracia directa.
Source:
Verified: 2006/04/11
DD044
Question: When is the outcome of an optional referendum binding?
Answer:
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2006/04/11
DD045
Question: Which types of issues can be proposed by citizens using the citizens' initiative process at the national level?
Answer(s):
a . Constitutional amendments
Comments: Puede emplearse para promover una reforma de la Constitución.
Source: Artículo 331 (literal A) de la Constitución.
Verified: 2006/04/11
DD046
Question: Which types of issues can be proposed by citizens using the agenda initiative process at the national level?
Answer(s):
b . Legislative proposals
Comments: Puede emplearse para promover una ley ante el Parlamento.
Source: Artículo 79 (Inciso 2°) de la Constitución.
Verified: 2006/04/11
DD047
Question: Which issues, if any, are excluded from being the subject of a citizens' initiative at the national level?
Answer(s):
b . Adoption of international treaties c . Transfer of authority d . National sovereignty, national self-determination e . Conflict between constitutional organs g . Civil service h . Taxes and public expenditure commitments
Comments: El instituto de la iniciativa popular no es aplicable con respecto a las leyes que establezcan tributos. Tampoco cabe en los casos en que la iniciativa sea privativa del Poder Ejecutivo.
Source: Artículo 79 (Inciso 2°) de la Constitución y Artículo 22 de la Ley N° 16.017 de 20 de enero de 1989.
Verified: 2006/04/11
DD048
Question: Which issues, if any, are excluded from being the subject of an agenda initiative at the national level?
Answer(s):
a . Constitutional amendments c . Transfer of authority e . Conflict between constitutional organs h . Taxes and public expenditure commitments i . Other public policy issues
Comments:
Source: Artículo 79 (Inciso 2°) de la Constitución y Artículo 22 de la Ley N° 16.017 de 20 de enero de 1989.
Verified: 2006/04/11
DD049
Question: Who may propose the registration of a citizens' initiative? Please specify in the "Comments" section below.
Answer(s):
a . A number of individuals
Comments: Solo puede ser presentado tanto por un grupo de personas que están inscriptos en el Registro Cívico Nacional.
Source: Artículo 331 (literal A) de la Constitución.
Verified: 2006/04/11
DD050
Question: Who may propose the registration of an agenda initiative? Please specify in the "Comments" section below.
Answer(s):
a . A number of individuals
Comments: Solo puede ser presentado tanto por un grupo de personas que están inscriptos en el Registro Cívico Nacional.
Source: Artículo 79 (Inciso 2°) de la Constitución.
Verified: 2006/04/11
DD051
Question: What material is necessary to accompany an application for registration?
Answer(s):
a . Proposed title c . Full proposed text
Comments:
Source: Artículo 331 (literal A) de la Constitución y Artículo 30 de la Ley N° 16.017 de 20 de enero de 1989, en la redacción dada por la Ley N° 17.244 de 30 de enero de 2000.
Verified: 2006/04/11
DD052
Question: Who determines the title of a citizens' initiative?
Answer(s):
b . The agency/department responsible for the administration of direct democracy mechanisms (specify)
Comments: La calificación de procedencia, por razones formales y sustanciales (plazo, número de proponentes, constitucionalidad y legalidad) de la iniciativa la debe hacer la Corte Electoral, si se trata de un recurso contra una Ley.
Source: Artículos 29, 31, 32 y 33 de la Ley N° 16.017 de 20 de enero de 1989 en la redacción dada por la Ley N° 17.244 de 30 de junio de 2000.
Verified: 2006/04/11
DD053
Question: Who determines the title of an agenda initiative?
Answer:
b . The agency/department responsible for the administration of direct democracy mechanisms (specify)
Comments: En cambio, si se trata de una iniciativa que tieme como finalidad una reforma de la Constitución o promoviendo una Ley para que sea considerada por el Poder Legislativo, la Corte Electoral solo se limitará a verificar si se han presentado el número de voluntades exigidas por la Constitución.
Source: Artículos 29, 31, 32 y 33 de la Ley N° 16.017 de 20 de enero de 1989 en la redacción dada por la Ley N° 17.244 de 30 de junio de 2000.
Verified: 2006/04/11
DD054
Question: Which, if any, of the following disqualify a proposed title of an initiative?
Answer(s):
a . Inconsistency with proposed content b . Commercial statement c . Discriminatory or inflammatory statements d . Excessive length e . Incomprehensibility f . More than one subject area g . Other (specify)
Comments: g) Que el número de voluntades sea insuficiente; que la norma no se pueda recurrir (en este caso si se trata de un recurso de referéndum).
Source: Artículos 31 y 34 de la Ley N° 16.017 de 20 de enero de 1989, en la redacción dada por la Ley N° 17.244 de 30 de junio de 2000.
Verified: 2006/04/11
DD055
Question: Which services are provided by the agency/department responsible for the administration of direct democracy mechanisms before an initiative can be published?
Answer(s):
e . None
Comments: La Corte Electoral no brinda ningún servicio: ni antes de comenzar la campaña de recolección de firmas; ni durante la colecta de las adhesiones; ni con posterioridad, luego de presentadas y antes de ser sometidas a consideración popular.
Source:
Verified: 2006/04/11
DD056
Question: Under what circumstances is an initiative checked for constitutionality or legality?
Answer(s):
a . An automatic check is part of the initiative process
Comments: La Constitucionalidad y Legalidad serán revisados por el órgano competente según sea el tipo de iniciativa popular que se pretenda utilizar, ya que en el ordenamiento institucional uruguayo se admiten hasta 5 opciones distintas:
1°) La establecida en el inciso 2° del artículo 79 de la Constitución vinculada a la interposición del recurso de referéndum.
Si bien el precepto constitucional no califica a la potestad que se atribuye al 25% del Cuerpo Electoral como “iniciativa”, es evidente que se trata de un caso de iniciativa popular en que se pone en marcha, el procedimiento para que se pueda convocar a referéndum previsto en dicha norma, por alguna de las dos vías que prevé la Ley N° 16.017 de 20 de enero de 1989 en la redacción dada por la Ley N° 17.244 de 30 de junio de 2000. Este procedimiento ha sido empleado en numerosas oportunidades a partir de 1987.
2°) Esa misma disposición otorga al 25% del Cuerpo Electoral, además del recurso de referéndum contra las leyes, la potestad de “ejercer el derecho de iniciativa ante el Poder Legislativo”. Esta norma consagra que el cuarto del total de integrantes del Cuerpo Electoral tiene derecho de iniciativa en materia legislativa. En la misma se establecen las limitaciones al decir que “Estos institutos no son aplicables con respecto a las leyes que establezcan tributos. Tampoco cabe en los casos en que la iniciativa sea privativa del Poder Ejecutivo. Ambos institutos serán reglamentados por ley, dictada por mayoría absoluta del total de componentes de cada Cámara”.
Hasta el presente, el derecho de iniciativa popular en materia legislativa nacional, nunca ha sido utilizado.
El constitucionalista Horacio Cassinelli Muñoz (“Síntesis” de enero/967, p. 40), sostiene que la iniciativa ante el Poder Legislativo “puede tener por objeto un proyecto de Ley o cualquier otro acto del Poder Legislativo” (v.gr.: Un proyecto de indulto o una moción de censura parlamentaria). De todas maneras cabe adelantar que su interposición crearía difíciles problemas interpretativos de armonización y engorrosas cuestiones de coordinación entre diferentes normas constitucionales (artículos 79 inciso 2°; 85 inciso 6°; 86; y 168 inciso 7°).
3°) El derecho de iniciativa está previsto en el literal a) del artículo 331, que consagra uno de los procedimientos habilitados para promover la reforma de la Constitución. Dice el precepto constitucional: “A) Por iniciativa del diez por ciento de los ciudadanos inscriptos en el Registro Cívico Nacional, presentando un proyecto articulado que se elevará al Presidente de la Asamblea General, debiendo ser sometido a la decisión popular, en la elección más inmediata.
La Asamblea General, en reunión de ambas Cámaras, podrá formular proyectos sustitutivos que someterá a la decisión plebiscitaria, juntamente con la iniciativa popular”.
Este es la forma en que el derecho de iniciativa más se ha utilizado por el Cuerpo Electoral en el Uruguay. Al respecto hay que mencionar a modo de ejemplo: los dos de 1958, el de 1962, uno de los cuatro proyectos plebiscitados en 1966; el que se intentó plebiscitar en 1984, pero fue impedido por la dictadura militar poco antes de iniciar el tránsito hacia la democracia; en 1989; los dos de 1994, los dos de 1999; y el de octubre de 2004.
4°) El inciso 2° del artículo 304 de la Constitución que faculta al Poder Legislativo, por mayoría absoluta de votos del total de componentes de cada Cámara a “instituir y reglamentar la iniciativa popular en materia de Gobierno Departamental”.
Sobre la eventualidad de su utilización, en ausencia de normas expresas, la Corte Electoral ha fijado posición sobre el tema, sobre la base de los siguientes fundamentos: a) la iniciativa en materia departamental no está instituida en la Constitución, ya que solo está prevista como posibilidad, por lo que el Legislador podría instituirla y reglamentarla, pero hasta tanto no lo haga el Cuerpo Electoral del departamento no podrá ejercer ese derecho constitucional. b) que si lo llegase a instituir, no podría, al reglamentarla, establecer que esa iniciativa culmine en un referéndum aprobatorio de una norma o resolución en asuntos de competencia del Gobierno Departamental, porque a partir de la Constitución de 1952, el referéndum está instituido como mecanismo de extinción de una norma jurídica ya sancionada, pero no como un procedimiento tendiente a suplir el pronunciamiento de los órganos llamados a expedirse.
Sin embargo, sobre este punto, hay dos aspectos a considerar: 1°) en ocasión de la reforma constitucional de 1951 más que derogar la norma, lo que se hizo fue constitucionalizarla en una solución que estaba en la Ley de 1935 y sobre la cual podían existir dudas acerca de sí era o no constitucional y por ello, es que se incluyó en la propia Carta. 2°) En la eventualidad de que hubiera sido derogada por la Constitución, como algunos sostienes, de todos modos corresponde su aplicación al amparo de lo dispuesto por el Art. 322 de la Carta que consagra: “Los preceptos de la presente Constitución que reconocen derechos a los individuos, así como los que atribuyen facultades e imponen deberes a las autoridades públicas, no dejarán de aplicarse por falta de la reglamentación respectiva, sino que ésta será suplida, recurriendo a los fundamentos de leyes análogas, a los principios generales de derecho y a las doctrinas generalmente admitidas”.
Una opinión distinta la aporta la Dra. Ruocco (1994:50) que sostiene: “Gros Espiell escribe que la Constitución de 1952 no derogó en forma expresa la Ley de 1935 en materia de referéndum e iniciativa; y los artículos de la ley citada, aunque anteriores al texto constitucional, puedan conceptuarse reglamentarios del mismo en cuanto no coliden con él”.
5°) El artículo 305 de la Constitución establece que “El quince por ciento de los inscriptos residentes en una localidad o circunscripción que determine la ley, tendrá el derecho de iniciativa ante los órganos del Gobierno Departamental en asuntos de dicha jurisdicción”. La redacción amplió la potestad de presentar la iniciativa ante cualquier órgano de Gobierno Departamental, y no solamente ante la respectiva Junta Local. Tampoco fue reglamentada por el Legislador y por ende, se debería acudir a lo que dispone el Art. 322 de la Constitución que señala el camino para suplir la ausencia de normas reglamentarias y es recurrir a los fundamentos de leyes análogas, a los principios generales del derecho y a las doctrinas más recibidas.
Source: 1) Artículo 79 (Inciso 2°) de la Constitución y Artículos 31, 32 y 33 de la Ley N° 16.017 de 20 de enero de 1989 en la redacción dada por la Ley N| 17.244 de 30 de junio de 2000.
2) Artículo 79 (Inciso 2°) de la Constitución.
3) Artículo 331 (literal A) de la Constitución.
4) Artículo 304 (Inciso 2°) de la Constitución.
5) Artículo 305 de la Constitución.
Verified: 2006/04/12
DD057
Question: If a check of the constitutionality or legality of an initiative takes place, who is responsible for undertaking it?
Answer(s):
b . Independent electoral commission f . Other (specify)
Comments: 1) Si se trata de una iniciativa que promueve un recurso de referéndum, la responsabilidad es de la Corte Electoral, al igual que si se trata de un recurso contra un Decreto aprobado por una Junta Departamental.
2) En las otras opciones, depende del tipo de iniciativa de que se trate, como ha sido visto anteriormente.
Source: Artículos 31, 32, y 33 de la Ley N° 16.017 de 20 de enero de 1989, en la redacción dada por la Ley N° 17.244 de 30 de junio de 2000.
Verified: 2006/04/12
DD058
Question: If a check of the constitutionality or legality of an initiative takes place, when does this happen?
Answer(s):
c . After its submission but before the vote on the initiative
Comments: En las diferentes opciones de la iniciativa se debe realizar el estudio de la constitucionalidad y legalidad luego de ser presentada, que el ordenamiento jurídico e institucional uruguayo se denomina “calificación”.
Source: Artículos 30, 31, 32 y 33 de la Ley N° 16.017 de 20 de enero de 1989 en la redacción dada por la Ley N° 17.244 de 30 de junio de 2000.
Verified: 2006/04/11
DD059
Question: Which institutions, if any, are given an opportunity to propose an alternative to proposals contained in a citizens' initiative?
Answer(s):
d . Legislature
Comments: Si se trata de una iniciativa que tiene como finalidad reformar la Constitución de la República, previsto al amparo del Artículo 331, literal A) de la Carta, la Asamblea General del Poder Legislativo puede formular proyectos sustitutivos que someterá a la decisión plebiscitaria, juntamente con la iniciativa popular.
Source: Artículo 331, literal A), Inciso 2° de la Constitución.
Verified: 2006/04/11
DD060
Question: At which stage in the initiative process, if at all, can alternative proposals be made?
Answer(s):
c . Other (specify)
Comments: Luego de presetada la iniciativa y obviamente antes de ser sometida a la consideración del Cuerpo Electoral.
Source: Artículo 331, literal A), Inciso 2° de la Constitución.
Verified: 2006/04/11
DD061
Question: What happens when there is a valid alternative proposal?
Answer:
b . Both the initiative and the alternative proposal are qualified for the ballot, and are put to a vote on the same day
Comments: Ambas propuestas se someten a consideración del Cuerpo Electoral el mismo día y en el mismo acto electoral.
Source: Artículo 331, literal A), Inciso 2°; y último inciso del literal c) de dicha norma de la Constitución.
Verified: 2006/04/11
DD062
Question: When an initiative proposal and an alternative proposal are put to the vote on the same day, what choices does the voter have?
Answer(s):
b . To accept one proposal only c . To reject both proposals
Comments: b) Para que el sufragio sea válido solo pueden votar por una de las opciones. Si lo hace por las dos, el voto se anula en su totalidad, ya que en el ordenamiento institucional uruguayo no se admite que se sufrague en forma simultánea por diferentes y eventualmente contradictorias alternativas, y entonces, si lo hacen, la consecuencia es la anulación del voto.
c) También pueden rechazar ambas propuestas, votando en blanco o votando por ambos de modo de lograr anular el sufragio como se vio en el punto anterior.
Source: Si se trata de un proyecto de reforma constitucional se estará a lo que dispone el Artículo 331 literal C Inciso 6° de la Constitución y además, por el Artículo 106 de la Ley N° 7.812 de 16 de enero de 1925 en la redacción dada por la Ley N° 17.113 de 9 de junio de 1999.
Por su parte, si se trata de un recurso de referéndum, el mismo está regulado por el Artículo 40 de la Ley N° 16.017 de 20 de enero de 1989.
Verified: 2006/04/12
DD063
Question: Who decides the final ballot text?
Answer(s):
b . Agency/department responsible for the administration of direct democracy mechanisms
Comments:
Source: Artículo 41 de la Ley N° 16.017 de 20 de enero de 1989.
Verified: 2006/04/11
DD064
Question: Once an initiative is qualified for the ballot, the vote on it takes place:
Answer:
a . Within a certain time limit (specify)
Comments: a) and b) are both applicable:
a) En el caso del recurso de referéndum, si hubiere sido deducido por el 25% (veinticinco por ciento) de los inscriptos habilitados para votar, La Corte Electoral convocará al Cuerpo Electoral a referéndum, el que deberá realizarses dentro de los 120 (ciento veinte) días sigueintes al de la proclamación que el recurso fue interpuesto en tiempo y forma. Si dentro del plazo de 120 (ciento veinte) días, se celebraran las elecciones internas y primarias, las nacionales (incluido el balotaje) y las municipales, se realizará dentro de los 45 (cuarenta y cinco) días posteriores a las referidas elecciones.
b) Si se prevé que se someterá a plebiscito en forma simultáneamente a las más próximas elecciones nacionales.
Source: a) Artículo 37 de la Ley N° 16.017 de 20 de enero de 1989 en la redacción dada por la Ley N° 17.244 de 30 de junio de 2000.
b) Artículo 331 literal C) inciso último, de la Constitución.
Verified: 2006/04/12
DD065
Question: Which of the following individuals/positions may be subject to the recall mechanism?
Answer(s):
k . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2006/04/11
DD066
Question: What are the grounds upon which a recall may be launched?
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2006/04/11
DD068
Question: If a recall qualifies for the ballot, when is it put to the vote?
Answer:
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2006/04/11
DD069
Question: When does the election to replace an individual who has been recalled take place?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2006/04/11
DD071
Question: Can an individual who is the subject of a recall stand on the ballot for his/her own replacement?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2006/04/11
DD129
Question: Are the results of referenda always binding, never binding or sometimes binding?
Answer:
a . Always binding
Comments:
Source: Constitution: Constitución de la República de Uruguay, art. 331, https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/UY/uruguay-constitucion-de-la-republica-2004-vigente/view (2004).
Verified: 2024/12/19
DD130
Question: Are the types of issues to vote upon in a referendum constitutional changes only, other issues only or both constitutional and other issues?
Answer:
c . Both constitutional and other issues
Comments:
Source: Constitution: Constitución de la República de Uruguay, art. 79 (2), 304, 305, 331, https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/UY/uruguay-constitucion-de-la-republica-2004-vigente/view (2004).
Verified: 2024/12/19
DD131
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Direct Democracy at sub-national levels (regional or local)?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: Constitution: Constitución de la República de Uruguay, art. 304, 305, https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/UY/uruguay-constitucion-de-la-republica-2004-vigente/view (2004).
Verified: 2024/12/19
DD132
Year of introducing Direct Democracy
Question: What year were the first Direct Democracy mechanisms introduced to the legal framework?
Answer:
h . No information available
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2009/08/19
DD133
Question: What year was the first referendum/initiative held?
Answer:
b . 1901-1920
Comments: 1917
Source:
Verified: 2009/08/19
Voting Operations
VO001
Question: Approximately what percentage (on the basis of cost) of election day supplies and equipment are obtained or produced within the country?
Answer:
a . 91-100%
Comments:
Source: Mr. Carlos Urruty, President, Corte Electoral
Verified: 2002/06/18
VO002
Question: Is there a code of conduct for election officials?
Answer:
b . No
Comments: The Corte Electoral (EMB) gives instructions to election officials.
Source: Mr. Carlos Urruty, President, Corte Electoral
Verified: 2002/06/18
VO003
Electors vote at
Question: Where can electors vote?
Answer(s):
a . At a specified polling station in the locality where they are registered at national elections
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law, art. 78: http://iidh-webserver.iidh.ed.cr/multic/UserFiles/Biblioteca/CAPEL/3_2010/3082.pdf (2012)
Verified: 2012/10/31
VO004
Voting outside the country is permitted for
Question: Who can vote from outside the country?
Answer(s):
a . Outside the country voting is not permitted
Comments:
Source: Constitution, Art. 1, 77, 78: http://www.parlamento.gub.uy/constituciones/const004.htm#art73 (2012)
Verified: 2012/10/31
VO005
Locations for voting outside of the country
Question: If voting outside the country is permitted, at what places?
Answer(s):
h . Not applicable
Comments: Voting outside the country is not permitted.
Source: Constitution, Art. 1, 77, 78: http://www.parlamento.gub.uy/constituciones/const004.htm#art73 (2012)
Verified: 2012/10/31
VO006
Question: Can people vote in advance of the designated national election day(s)?
Answer:
a . No
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law, chapter VIII
Verified: 2002/06/18
VO007
Question: If electors can vote in advance of the designated national election day(s), how may they do so?
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law, chapter VIII
Verified: 2002/06/18
VO008
Question: If electors can vote in advance of the designated national election day(s), specify who:
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law, chapter VIII
Verified: 2002/06/18
VO009
Question: Is there a maximum allowable voter capacity of a polling station for the national elections?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law, art. 23
Verified: 2002/06/18
VO011
Voting method
Question: How do electors cast their votes?
Answer(s):
a . Manually marking of ballots
Comments: Placing the ballot of the voter's preference inside an envelope which is provided by the polling officers. Then, the voter himself puts the closed envelope into the ballot box.
Source: Electoral Law, art. 84: http://iidh-webserver.iidh.ed.cr/multic/UserFiles/Biblioteca/CAPEL/3_2010/3082.pdf (2012)
Verified: 2012/10/31
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